How to Cancel Microsoft Word and Get a Refund
Microsoft Word subscriptions are billed through Apple or Google, not inside the app, so you cancel them in your store settings. Below are the steps for both iPhone and Android, how to request a refund, and what users report about Microsoft Word billing.
Cancel Microsoft Word on iPhone (iOS)
- 1Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- 2Tap your name at the top of the screen to open your Apple ID.
- 3Tap Subscriptions to see every app that bills you through Apple.
- 4Find Microsoft Word in the list and tap it. If it is not there, you may have subscribed through the app itself or a different Apple ID.
- 5Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access to Microsoft Word until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel Microsoft Word on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select Microsoft Word from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling Microsoft Word on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for Microsoft Word
Canceling stops future renewals but does not refund a charge you already paid. Request the refund from the store separately.
Go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, find the Microsoft Word charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the Microsoft Word purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What Microsoft Word users report about billing
Users frequently complain about bugs and crashes, especially after updates, leading to lost work. Many report issues with subscription activation, device limits, and missing features compared to desktop versions. Performance problems like slowness, freezing, and poor cloud syncing are also common.
Summarized from 177 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
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Microsoft Word cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling Microsoft Word stop the charges immediately?
No. Canceling stops future renewals but you keep access until the end of the billing period you already paid for. After that date Microsoft Word will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from Microsoft Word?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by Microsoft Word directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the Microsoft Word charge and choose Request a refund. On Android, open the Play Store order history, select the purchase and tap Report a problem. Requests made within 48 hours are often approved automatically.
Why is Microsoft Word still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows Microsoft Word as Expired), you have a second subscription under a different Apple ID or Google account, or you canceled inside the app but not in the store where billing actually lives. Cancel it in the App Store subscription settings to be sure.
How do I delete my Microsoft Word account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the Microsoft Word app settings first, then cancel the subscription in the App Store and uninstall the app. Canceling alone does not erase your account.
Will I lose access to Microsoft Word right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to Microsoft Word until the paid period ends, so there is no benefit to waiting. Cancel as soon as you decide, and enjoy the remaining days you already paid for.